Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Locum Consultant in Community Paediatrics to assist in providing a comprehensive Community Paediatrics service within Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The successful candidate will join the Community Paediatrics Teams that comprises a team of 3 WTE Consultant Community Paediatrician posts in Carmarthen (including this one) who will work with Associate Specialists and speciality doctors, Health Visitors and School Nurses in geographical patches.
This is a full time role on a 12 month fixed term basis, 10 sessions per week.
Paediatrics Services Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlJBRPlv9a0
Why Paediatrics at Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT8EMPbnBgI
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Community Paediatrics to join our team within the Community Paediatrics Service of Hywel Dda University Health Board. They will be required to support the development of a sub-speciality interest in the community so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and to promote the well-being of children and their families with chronic problems, supporting them to reach their full potential.
The post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients
This appointment is Health Board wide, however, the principal place of employment will be Elizabeth Williams Clinic, Llanelli, although other working locations including off site working maybe necessary and will form part of the agreed job plan.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- MRCPCH
- MRCP
- Valid certified advanced life support skills
- Level 3 Child Protection Training
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- DCH
- On Specialist Register/SpR due to obtain relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Paediatrics
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Paediatrics
- Able to apply knowledge
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
- At least 2 years General Professional Training in Paediatrics
- 5 Years Higher Specialist Training, including training in Community Paediatrics of at least 3 years at this level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Managemnet
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Willingness to participate in clinical management
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- MRCPCH
- MRCP
- Valid certified advanced life support skills
- Level 3 Child Protection Training
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- DCH
- On Specialist Register/SpR due to obtain relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Paediatrics
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Paediatrics
- Able to apply knowledge
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
- At least 2 years General Professional Training in Paediatrics
- 5 Years Higher Specialist Training, including training in Community Paediatrics of at least 3 years at this level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Managemnet
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Willingness to participate in clinical management
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
